The FOX 213-27-002-B is a replacement eyelet sleeve, sized at .506in ID, .625in OD and 1.480in TLG, and made of steel with a clear zinc finish. It is the sleeve that sits in a shock eyelet and carries the pivot hardware, so when a sleeve is lost, bent, or worn, the correct dimensions matter more than a close-enough tube. Choosing this FOX part over an improvised spacer keeps the original bore and length that the pivot hardware was engineered around, and the zinc coating adds corrosion protection for wet or muddy riding. Search terms: FOX 213-27-002-B eyelet sleeve, steel shock eyelet sleeve .506 ID, 1.480 TLG shock sleeve, FOX shock eyelet hardware replacement.
Before ordering, verify the application against your shock, because the length and bore must match the bushing and eyelet you are working with. Owners on user forums note that spacers are often needed to set correct bushing compression when a sleeve is wider than the bushing, so measure the existing hardware before you buy. The FOX eyelet hardware is built around the bushing style used in each shock, so confirm the bushing type (poly or metal DU) before swapping. Replacing one worn sleeve is far cheaper than rebuilding an entire pivot assembly, which is why this part is a smart spares purchase for a performance rider who wants to keep their shock running true.
The manufacturer describes the sleeves in its pin-and-sleeve eyelet assemblies as mounting over the pin from either side to keep it centered in the eyelet. Confirm with the manufacturer that this 1.480 in TLG sleeve is the one used in your specific assembly.
The manufacturer states that FOX products should be serviced by a qualified bicycle service technician in accordance with FOX specifications, and advises against attempting service if there is any doubt about doing it properly.
User forums commonly recommend a light coating of grease on the surfaces that contact the bushing before installing spacers and the sleeve.
Owners on user forums describe this as a bench-level job for a home mechanic with a vise, a bushing ejector pin and a bushing guide. One owner's timeline came to roughly 25 minutes of hands-on work to remove the shock, swap a bushing and reinstall. Use soft jaws in the vise so the eyelet is not damaged, keep every spacer and sleeve in its original order as you remove them, and lightly grease the contact surfaces. Orient any bushing slit so it opposes the direction of shock travel, then recheck clearance through full wheel travel before riding. If the sleeve is pressed into a bushing you cannot seat square, stop and have a qualified service technician complete the job.
